Rimworld Alpha Animals Tier List

Now, go forth and tame the chaos! 🦎

: This creature appears as a "wanderer joins" event. It looks like a human colonist until it gets hungry, at which point it transforms into a monster and attacks your base from within. Salamanders

These animals provide irreplaceable utility or unmatched combat power. If you see them on your map, tame or buy them immediately. rimworld alpha animals tier list

A plant-like creature that grows in low-light conditions and produces a that can be used to treat wounds. It's a decent source of medical supplies but grows slowly and is vulnerable to fire.

These creatures are outclassed by base-game animals or other modded choices. Now, go forth and tame the chaos

: Produces iron (steel) over time, though they require significant food (wood/logs) to maintain. Arcturan Sky Eel

A giant beetle with incredibly high armor but extremely low speed. It's essentially a walking wall. However, it consumes a massive amount of food and is almost useless offensively. It's a liability in most situations. It's a decent source of medical supplies but

The gold standard for mounts. They are absurdly fast, have a razor-sharp beak, and are highly effective for kiting raids when used with mods like Giddy-Up.

: A walking quarry. This massive crab generates random stone chunks over time, providing infinitely renewable building materials.